[Chorus]
Irene, goodnight
Irene, goodnight (Stay with me now)
Goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Irene
I guess you're in my dreams
(I've got the verse and you catch me at the chorus)

[Verse 1]
I asked your mother for you
She told me that you was too young
(Wait a minute)
I wish dear Lord that I never seen your face
I'm sorry that you ever was born
(Now come with me)

[Chorus]
Irene, goodnight
Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Irene
I guess you're in my dreams
(I got the next verse)

[Verse 2]
Stop rambling and stop gambling
Quit staying out late at night
Go home to your wife and your family
Sit down a-by the fireside bright
[Chorus]
Irene, goodnight
Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Irene
I guess you're in my dreams
(This be the last verse)

[Verse 3]
I love Irene, God knows I do
Love her 'til the sea run dry
If Irene turns her back on me
I’m gonna take morphine and die

[Chorus]
Irene, goodnight
Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Irene
I guess you're in my dreams

[Spoken]
Now come around here and take your hands...